Headsets and Earsets

The Basic Fluency System works with all standard headphones and microphones. Two headsets and earsets are provided:

The Sennheiser PC131 full-size headset gives you the best sound quality and maximizes the SmallTalk’s effectiveness. By using the full-size headset on telephone calls, in speech therapy, and in stressful conversations such as public speaking, you’ll maximize carryover fluency and not need to use the device for lower-stress conversations. The full-size headset also allows listeners to try your SmallTalk to hear what it sounds like. Then they’ll want to talk to you about stuttering and you’ll discover that there’s no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed about your speech.

Platrronics MX100-S

A Plantronics MX100S binaural (two ear) wired iPod-style earset is included. These sound good, are comfortable, and are simple and easy to use. Any other standard wired earset can be used.

Telephone Interface

The Basic Fluency System plugs into telephones. You hear your voice and the caller’s voice in both ears; the caller hears your normal voice. Leave your Basic Fluency System plugged into your telephone and practice speech therapy on every call. Many states provide the Basic Fluency System free to qualified residents who stutter.

The Basic Fluency System can be used with cellphones. Older cellphones with a standard 2.5mm three-conductor earset jack plug directly into the Basic Fluency System. Newer cellphones with other earset jacks, such as the 3.5mm four-conductor jack on iPhones and other smartphones, require an adapter. Adapters are easily available for all types of cellphones.

A Basic Fluency System set at 75 ms DAF and -0.5 octaves FAF reduced stuttering on average 44%, for eight adults, in monologue speaking, without speech therapy. The device had greater relative effectiveness for severe stutterers. 2

Technical Specifications

DAF range 30 milliseconds to 200 milliseconds. User-adjustable.

FAF range: 0, -0.4, -0.8 octaves (three settings). User-adjustable.

Binaural (two ear) or monaural (one ear) sound. Binaural sound is 25% more effective than monaural sound and is recommended for severe stutterers; mild stutterers may be able to use monaural sound.

[The Basic Fluency System] helps me so much when it comes to making phone calls and talking on the phone. I achieve perfect fluency about 90% of the time. The rest of the time I can still get out of a stutter more easily. However I don't like to wear it when I'm speaking in person because it is very loud and uncomfortable. Also it is big and bulky and kinda embarassing. I every little noise is magnefied. I prefer just using it for phonecalls. Even though it works just as well when i wear it and speak to people in person. I have heard of people that use devices consistently when they first purchase them and then the effects start to wear off. I have not had this problem because i only wear it during phone calls and when i really need it. It costs $1500.00 insurance covers it however it is a very slow process I bought mine in may of 2007 and I am still waiting to get reimbursed from the insurance company.

Mar 26, 2007

by Ron Ruiz on casafuturatech.com

Great Job

You've done a great job on the DVD and the book. You have a good combination

of research along with your own experience. The device that we got is well thought out and well made.

Ron Ruiz

Jan 8, 2003

by Kathryn Rambo on casafuturatech.com

Profoundly changed his life!

The customer who is currently using the DAF with the wires says that the unit has profoundly changed his life! (The guy was in tears over the phone when he told me this.)